Morales 2341 Spring 2015 Class TTH discussion
What is Literature
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Introduction to Literature
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Jesus wrote: "Eric wrote: "When I hear the word literature I think back to a time long ago. I think of poets such as Shakespeare or Edgar Allen Poe. I also think of a language that I could not comprehend. Though..."It is hard to understand older literature because of the different cultures and way people expressed themselves in the past. One day some students will be saying the same thing about the literature today.
Frank Corral wrote: "I understand that Literature can be a book, an article, or a written out work. The difference between "Literature" and literally anything that's has ever been written is that literature is usually ..."Hey Frank, I really enjoyed your thoughts on literature. Great examples on how literature can influence and change the world for better or for worse.
Jessica wrote: "Literature is a way we express our thoughts, concerns, and ideas of something. For instance, when we read a book we don't just read it, we examine the book and change once point of view of the book..."Jessica I agree when you say a book can change your mood. It has happen to me before and it is healing as well too. Sometimes with some words of courage its all you need to keep reaching your goals.
Jaqueline wrote: "Literature is the act of putting thoughts and feelings into words in a way that appeals to an audience. It is successfully conveying what the average person thinks and feels. Literature is any work..."Hello Jaqueline! I really liked your idea of what literature is. I may not be a literature buff myself, but I can certainly appreciate how well you were able to articulate your very well put together and concise thoughts on the subject.
Eric wrote: "When I hear the word literature I think back to a time long ago. I think of poets such as Shakespeare or Edgar Allen Poe. I also think of a language that I could not comprehend. Though some of this..."Eric I would think the same way as you. Every time I would hear literature I kept thinking Romeo and Juliet and of all the past complicated stories to read about. Maybe we should of kept talking and writing like in that past era, we would sound way more intellectual.
Christina wrote: "Literature to me represents a language, culture and tradition as well as history. In my opinion, it is creative writing and thinking where you are able to express your feelings and thoughts towards..."Hello Christina. Reading helps with memory? I did not know that! That is a definitely a great reason to pick up a book. Thank you for that bit of information. Cheers.
Christina wrote: "Literature to me represents a language, culture and tradition as well as history. In my opinion, it is creative writing and thinking where you are able to express your feelings and thoughts towards..."Christina wrote: "Literature to me represents a language, culture and tradition as well as history. In my opinion, it is creative writing and thinking where you are able to express your feelings and thoughts towards..."
I don’t agree with you Christina, for me literature does not represent language nor culture. Although it can represent tradition as well as history. You also mention “how it is a creative writing and thinking where you are able to express your feelings and thoughts towards what you are reading and also develop ideas from poems, stories, novels and books. You are able to interpret the author’s message and share your ideas and input your personal experience.” Which I disagree with that too although what you think about the writing is important as well for me literature has more to do with the author’s point of view on a topic and the message he is trying to get across through he’s writing. In literature you will learn new vocabulary and it is a way to keep yourself entertain although you are able to do that with any other kind of writing and be knowledgeable.
Risa wrote: "Literature is a source of expression in the form of writings, such as: poems, novels, plays, etc. Whether the writings are from many years ago or present day, human beings have used literature to e..."Risa I agree with you a good novel is always fun to read because you escape about any worries you might have and wonder of to a whole different world. It is amazing how words can change your mood, weather if it makes you happy,sad or even laugh.
Miguel wrote: "Literature is any type of written material. It can be used to inform, persuade, or entertain. Literature also has its own group of categories by genre like movies and music. For example, horror, fa..."Miguel wrote: "Literature is any type of written material. It can be used to inform, persuade, or entertain. Literature also has its own group of categories by genre like movies and music. For example, horror, fa..."
I totally agree with you Miguel, literature is a type of written material and I also see that it can be used to inform, persuade, or entertain the audience. I also agree and like your comment that “literature can also be used to express yourself,” which I do believe that is the main purpose of literature it gives the authors a chance to express themselves and their believes, emotions, experience, and their morals through their writing. You also but in there it was has to have a purpose doesn’t matter whether is positive or negative and I agree with that too I believe literature gives you a chance to judge and have some knowledge of what is going on in the world other than where you live in and it also reminds you of history events you weren’t there to live it but can get an idea what it was like. I also like your last comment “Literature has influence the world,” it is true thanks to literature people will read they got more knowledge of what is right from wrong and started to stand up for themselves which in some cases it has caused wars, but in others it has also cause good things to happen for example, woman suffrage, and the end of slavery.
Jesus wrote: "Literature is written work by people that want to express who they feel or tell a story. It can be fiction or non-fiction, poetry, true events that happened to them, or just ideas that they have in..."Hey Jesus, I agree with you that Literature means something different to everyone. Literature can mean many things.
Jaqueline wrote: "Literature is the act of putting thoughts and feelings into words in a way that appeals to an audience. It is successfully conveying what the average person thinks and feels. Literature is any work..."Jaqueline, I agree with you when you say literature allows us to view other peoples point of view and perspectives. I think its cool to be able to get an idea how things were back in the ancient times through literature.
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Should it be published? Interesting. The snob in me wants to say yes, but we do have oral stories that were never published in its original form. It was published much later, and we consider it literature. It's an interesting point, Frank. One that makes you think. Good job.
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Very good. Some people do find it hard to express themselves verbally, so writing is therapeutic. I always encourage journal writing when we can not express ourselves out loud.
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Literat..."
There is something about the word literature that feels old.
Maybe this is why:
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late Middle English Latin
1375-14251375-1425; late Middle English litterature < Latin litterātūra grammar. See literate, -ure
Eric wrote: "Literature, in its simplest definition, is the expression of thoughts into a written form. The ability to express oneself is a vital thread in the fabric of what makes us human. Literature can be c..."It is good to know that I am not the only one that sees literature as a way of expression. Most people think that literature is reading books about boring topics. Literature could be used as a way to express ourselves, a tool in which we can share our life experiences.
Christa wrote: "Literature is a way for people to create a lasting record of their ideas, lives, emotions, and experiences through written words. Throughout history many civilizations have used writing as a way to..."I see literature the same way as you. Literature can be used as a portal to a fictional scene. we can learn from other people life experiences and feel the same way as them. just like if you were the actual author.
Eric wrote: "Literature, in its simplest definition, is the expression of thoughts into a written form. The ability to express oneself is a vital thread in the fabric of what makes us human. Literature can be c..."Arlette.Cortez wrote: "Literature is a form of writing different from other writing because it has more of poetry, philosophy, and drama just likes Shakespeare literature writings. In literature you will also find a lot ..."
I agree with you Arlette, literature can be used as a form to influence a way of life. Like you mentioned the Bible is a very influential, and it is written in such a way that you need to read and understand.
Patricia wrote: "Literature is all types of writing which mostly represents culture and tradition. The purpose of taking a literature course is to help us better understand different points of views of stories. It ..."I agree with you Patricia literature can be all types of writing. It can represent culture but it's not necessarily the main idea here. I agree it is a course everyone should take to appreciate writing and understand writing.
Eric wrote: "When I hear the word literature I think back to a time long ago. I think of poets such as Shakespeare or Edgar Allen Poe. I also think of a language that I could not comprehend. Though some of this..."I can agree with your view on literature, literature now is the legacy of the past masters like "Shakespeare" or "Edgar Allan Poe". The fact that you bring up dead languages is fascinating. I wonder what past works have been lost to the times or simply to the lack of knowledge.
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Hey Christina, I totally agree with you! Reading in general can help us extend our vocabulary. But reading literature can help us learn things from the past and possibly make it easier to remember them!